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Kaan Architecten has added a visitor centre to the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten that references American memorial architecture.

Architecturally inspired dressing from new brand Francon Editions Architecturally inspired dressing from new brand Francon Editions ‘I thought it would be interesting to place a focus on settings rather than seasons,’ says May Kaan, co-founder of the Rotterdam-based womenswear label, which launches with a lake house-inspired collection The Lake House by Francon Editions We have tems of clothing in our wardrobes that we reserve for specific locations: a fluid white cotton dress that’s fit�...

Kaan Architecten has built a pavilion to commemorate Dutch victims of the second world war, with thickset walls that strategically frame views of the trees and sky. Located in the village of Loenen, the building sits between two graveyards – the Loenen National War Cemetery and the new National Veterans Cemetery. Loenen Pavilion is situated in between a war cemetery and a veterans cemetery Kaan Architectens aim was to give visitors a space for rest and contemplation, with a building that emb...